Abominations of Government Contracts and Custom Houses
A fiery critique targets repeated appropriations for New Orleans and Charleston custom houses, alleging waste and fraud. The speaker accuses Democratic misrule, cites soaring miscellaneous expenditures, and calls for reform to prevent further debt and loot from Treasury funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Agresa
Congress
Committee of Ways and Means
Washington
Is Tar atso Taine a debate on rightful ownership
A fragmented dialogue depicts a wealthier Dalecarisin pon master showing estates to a poor man who claims ultimate ownership lies with God. The exchange contrasts earthly property with spiritual sovereignty as the poor man looks heavenward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalecarisin Pon -Ant
Aleo Thinezz
Samuel Roberts and His Plea for a Vote in Wales 1856
A memorial printed in Wales in May 1856 addresses Lord John Russell from Samuel Roberts, now in the United States, urging enfranchisement. He recounts lifelong loyalty to Victoria's realm and a decades long struggle to gain a vote, detailing his education, work, pulpit duties, writings, and sacrifices, while lamenting his lack of political rights. He asks for the franchise before leaving the city, and mentions a Welsh sermon and a vow to speak English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Lord John Russell
United States
Welsh Congregational Church
Lawrence-Street
Third-street
Victoria Queendom
Tam
Amd
Sang Barateep
Deadpan appeals and vows in a quixotic letter
An ornate, confused colonial-era letter laments political rights as a British subject and vows to abandon homeland. The writer mocks officials, bets on charity, and declares intent to seek a simple cottage and garden abroad after disparaging the country that has wronged him.
Moral Arithmetic in Social Grievances and Joy
A reflective piece on how small wrongs can hurt more than many friends can mend and how sharing grief halves it while sharing joy doubles it. It notes marriage as a constructive or risky unit and warns that true wealth comes from giving, not hoarding, with heart arithmetic where subtraction can add.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Abbott
Oxtarmanay
Kavaiey
South
Supreme Court of the
United States
Congress of the Nation
White House
Democratic Party
Union
Free States
Cosi
Democratic
Washington
Buchanan
Pénditaires
Popentios
Astronomer Warns of Great Distance Increase From Sun
A distinguished astronomer claims Earth gradually moves away from the Sun, predicting after six thousand years only an eighth of current warmth will reach Earth. Ice and snow may cover the planet as in frozen plains of a former era, prompting odd advice about flannel wardrobes.
Music Healthful in Religious Practice and Art
A writer extols music as refining elevating and sanctifying like painting and statuary. It speaks of music as glad language that benefits the body arouses circulation and animates life. It argues singing is key to education and religious devotion and cites biblical practice in David's day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
David
The Deserted Room and the Parting Hour Image
A reflective meditation on empty rooms once filled with warmth and life. The speaker notes the mutability of human things and unseen voices in silence, warning that claims of betterment after departure mask the pain of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epen
Inward Life Amid Outward Splendor Opinion
A reflective remark by H Chapin warns that wealth and material comfort tempt society to neglect inner life. He argues civilization’s greatest strength lies in balancing external progress with a deep heart and conscientious mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Chapin
Fruits of Leisure and Mind Action in Spontaneity
A fragment discusses how deliberate action dulls spontaneity and undermines the vibrancy of life. The author argues that genuine significance arises from spontaneous mental effort rather than forced or studied experience.
Secrecy and trust amid affliction in a cryptic note
A fragmented excerpt hints at secrecy and entrusted responsibility between friends in a moment of affliction. The garbled text suggests a warning or confession about keeping hidden matters within a trusted circle during hardship.
Charles Kean Rising From Humble Stage to London Fame
Charles Kean born 1811 faced disappointment from his father and took charge of his mother’s affairs. He debuted at Drury Lane in 1827, faced harsh reviews, yet pursued success. After five years he earned 20 000 away from London then secured a Drury Lane two engagements worth substantial pay. He married Ellen Tree in 1842 and the pair drew high royalties from their stage portrayals as a couple.
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Jackson
Shaw
Congress
Democratic Party
Treasury Department
Treasury
Edward Hawke
Belfast
Maine
Mesars
Beals & Dixon
Hawk
Beals&Dixon
Messrs. Beal & Dixon
Navy
Navy Department
Buchanan
J.jones
Thin House
Court of
Austria
John FB. Smith
Charleston
South Carolina
Senate
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Fort Snelling
Custom House
Wilmington
Delaware
Annapolis
Maryland
Ocracoke
North Carolina
Port Oxford
Oregon
Monterey
California
Ues
Nole
Dis
Ept Wader
Liebig
Richard P Boot
G. X.Y. Z. Chandos
Tid
Jharity
Hzchequer
Justi
Geek
Charles Kean
Drury Lane
Dunn
London
Dana
Ellen Tree
Awe for aurora and sky wonders turns to contemplation
The passage argues that the aurora borealis inspires awe rather than fear, praising science and divine order. It contrasts past omens with modern inquiry, noting the eclipse and comet as proof of natural laws. It ends by honoring age and the righteousness of a long life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Wade
What Wakes a Man
A compact reflection on energy and determination as the key of character. The speaker cites Goethe to argue that invincible purpose and honest resolve empower a person to achieve any task, surpassing talent, circumstance, or opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Fragmented Odds and Ends in a Historic Page
A jumble of quotes and anecdotes appears with reflections on home humility friendship and moral tales. Readable scraps include remarks on leisure the fruits of leisure and religious comfort alongside a quip about milk and a village pig theft tale set within schooldays lore.
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Anther
Oreung
Business Directory
Mercier
Ainnts
Dw &Co
Yergin
Liberty Street
Wooster
Ohio
James B
Childs
George Plumer & CO
B. Thason
Mac One
Merchants, Emporium
Manoa
Artudony
John Eee Eoue
Cal Funk & M’coy
South Market Street
B. R. Honnelly
Jdealer
Lion, Naila
Sasl
Ac, &c
Sign of Mammoth
Merhalta Emporium
Wogater
Frost & CO
Julian Spink
Botsford, Ufman & CO
Kauke
HA & Gd
New Iron
Court Howe
John A-Lawrence
Ukvayor
Tim
Wocater
Perseus
Routson
Bail Road Depot
Wingter
Storrs & Lakh
Dentists
Public Square
M’donald,Baughlin & CO
William K. Hotaeford
Vroan
West Liberty
John Wilhelm
Hipward
Will Spear
Wester
J. Craighead
Weester
THO Pmrerce
Briljra, &c., &c
West
Joan McSweeny
BLISS
Csweeny
Attorneys AT Law
Kauke’s “Iron Block
Wayne Ud
Market Street
Wjcoater
Henry Lehman
Lowa
H. C. Johnson
Heal Estate
Pp. A
MART
Resdabirg
Wayne County
Dra
Attorn North
Lucas
Inigard’s
C. Sorce Nuke
F. Jones
REX& Jones
Oth
Wayne
Counti¢A
Bug
H Parder
Twaney
Kaverte Bick Aada
Stairth
Hoftss
Qax
Onnl
B.richmage
Satabyvs I
Net” Building
Nun P. Seppries
Pase, Jeffries & Pars NS
Medina
Stk
Publis
B. Bonewity
Philadelphia
Physictans
Maes
Tateteelny
Setree
Besteies
Hon. X Abbott
Corps of Commission Gra
Customs
Ao Dutiée
Democratic Secret Service Fund
National Treasury
Samuel Roberts
Laas Mare
Cattery
Aquares
Aix
Apevia
J A Marchand C
Democrat
Foreman Wooster Republica
Israel
Jordan
Canaan
Jesus
Jones
Patrick
Molony
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